BIM Fundamentals Training Course

This course will provide you with an understanding of why BIM Level 2 has been adopted as a UK Government requirement and how BIM supports Lean principles to reduce waste in construction and asset management. This course will provide an overview of the standards that define BIM Level 2 and the fundamental processes of a Common Data Environment (CDE).

This course will also help you understand BIM Level 2 from the perspective of clients and customers. The role of information in managing assets and projects more efficiently and the tools defined in BIM Level 2 for this (information requirements, soft landings, asset information models).

Additionally, you will understand BIM Level 2 from the perspective of designers, constructors and supply chain. Responding to the client’s information requirements (EIR). Tools used in the supply chain to manage and exchange information (CDE, COBie, IFC).

Putting BIM Level 2 into the broader context of information security, roles and responsibilities. Reflecting on the impact of BIM Level 2 for your organization and what next steps need to be taken.

Understand how all types of suppliers (designers, constructors, specialists, asset contractors) respond to client requirements in BIM Level 2, and what technical tools exist to support this, including COBie and IFC

See how BIM Level 2 provides a framework for better information security

Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with BIM Level 2

Understand what next steps you need to take to be able to manage assets or deliver projects using BIM Level 2 processes

The final session of the course gives delegates the chance to reflect on the topics covered and plan their forward actions to help them put BIM Level 2 into practice.